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This Beetle Fights Back by Blasting Boiling Chemicals from Its Rear
Some of the defenses of insects you see in the wild are amazing, while some are just pure gross. Some…
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Black Mamba Meets Its Match in Crocodile
There are some pretty freaky battles that happen in the wild, which make you question why the animals are fighting…
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Cheetah’s Incredible Speed and Abilities
Watch the latest video from A-Z-Animals to learn about the fastest land mammal, capable of speeds over 60mph–the amazing cheetah!…
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Dog Breeds Known for Heavy Shedding
Domestic dogs have a variety of coat types–short to long hair, soft to coarse hair, hypoallergenic to non-hypoallergenic, and more.…
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Elephant Rescues Gazelle From Drowning
The way animals interact and bond with one another is fascinating to see. Even without being able to communicate with…
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Meet 5 Animals That Could Take On and Defeat a Lion
Lions are often called the “king of the jungle” for good reason. These impressive predators are incredibly powerful. A male…
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He Played Guitar for an Okapi. It Walked Right up to Him.
When you think of serenading an audience, you probably imagine a packed concert hall or a cozy coffeehouse stage. French…
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This Yawning Bat May Just Melt Your Heart
There are over 1,400 bat species in the world, and they are almost exclusively nocturnal. Bats have traditionally been classified…
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The Beetle That Inspired Scientists to Build Better Mirrors
The next time you happen to be strolling through the forests of Central America, you might spot something that seems…
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Bison vs. Buffalo: What Are the Key Differences?
Don’t let this happen to you: You take your family to Yellowstone and point out to your daughter up ahead…
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The World’s Largest Beetles
Beetles are some of the most diverse animals in the world, with around 400,000 known species living in a wide…
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This is One of the Fastest Biters on Earth
The chances that you’ve ever seen a hairy frogfish before are slim, but they are some of the quickest vertebrate…
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Snake Hatchlings Use a Secret Weapon to Break Free
Just like chickens and other birds, snakes also come into this world hatching from eggs. Inside snakes’ leathery eggs are…
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These Giant Wasps Can Grow Up to 4 Inches Long
A fear of wasps is relatively common among many. If it’s not the anticipatory buzz of nearby wings that gets…
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How Mite vs. Mite Saves This Popular Fruit
Twospotted spider mites are a tiny pest that can cause big damage to strawberry plants. Farmers may combat them by…
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Atlas Beetles Fight for Mating Rights Like Pro Wrestlers
Atlas beetles are a very large species of beetle. Males can reach 2.4 to 4.7 inches in length, but the…
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These Female-Led Animal Species Prove Girls Run the Wild
As a great queen once sang in 2011, “women run the world.” This is true even in the animal kingdom,…
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U.S. States with the Largest Bison Herds
Bison, the largest land mammals in North America, are easily recognized by their dark brown coats, massive heads, and distinctive…
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Family-Friendly Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Dogs have been America’s favorite pets for years, with over 65 million households owning one, but allergies can make it…
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See What Happens When the King of the Jungle Gets Annoyed with a Group of Hyenas
Hyenas are opportunistic feeders and will attempt to steal another animal’s kill if they think they have a chance. In…
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Inside Audubon’s Fight to Reverse a 3-Billion-Bird Decline
If you’ve ever been dive-bombed by a protective mother bird while innocently strolling through a park, you already know that…
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How Snakes Shed Their Skin Without Hurting Themselves
Like other animals and insects, snakes shed their skin for many different reasons. This practice is beneficial to the snake…
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The Latest Coastal Town Where Great Whites Have Been Spotted
Summer on New England’s North Atlantic coast conjures salty breezes, striped umbrellas, and ice cream stands, all set against a…
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This 21-Foot Python Isn’t Happy with Being Relocated
No matter how you feel about snakes, there is no denying that reticulated pythons are magnificent creatures. There is one…
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Inside the Romantic Courtship of California Least Terns
Many bird courtship rituals are elaborate and intense, and the California least tern is no exception. This fascinating Instagram post…
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These Are the 10 Largest Lizard Species Alive Today
The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is…
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6 Chicken Breeds That Are Perfect for Children
In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of…
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This Tiny Insect Spins Silk Without Being a Spider
Not everything that spins a web is a spider. If you find delicate webs that are intricately spun underneath a…
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America’s Deadliest Bugs
The relationship between humans and insects is often a toxic one, with over a billion dollars a year spent on…
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The Giant Pit Bull as Large as a Grown Man
While many see pit bulls as aggressive and threatening, these dogs are usually very gentle and affectionate given the right…
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From Megalodon to Mystery: 11 Sharks That Disappeared Forever
A shark so rare it was once thought to be extinct was just spotted off the Welsh coast. The Wildlife…
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Celestial Navigation: The Moth That Migrates 600 Miles Via Starlight
Each year, Bogong moths in Australia embark on a 620-mile journey to escape the summer heat by retreating to cool…
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Watch a Giant Octopus Turn into a Real-Life Kraken and Grab a Scuba Diver
Madrona Point in British Columbia, Canada, is a popular spot for diving. These waters are also home to the giant…
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Wings, Beaks and Bravery: A Free Unit Plan on Eagles for Kids!
Bald eagles, renowned for being a majestic symbol and national bird of the United States, are distinctive animals with their…
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Why This Moth Looks and Flies Just Like a Hummingbird
What initially appears to be a confusing video of a moth-hummingbird hybrid creature is actually a perfect excuse for us…
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How Fire Ants Survive Floods by Building Living Rafts
Fire and water do not normally mix. But when it comes to these imported fire ants, water is not a…
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Mind-Controlling Parasite Turns Snails Into Disco Zombies
The natural world is always fascinating, with millions of unique species for us to explore and research. But now and…
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Should Horses Wear Shoes or Go Barefoot?
Should horses and similar animals wear horseshoes or go “barefoot?” It’s not a facetious question. Horse owners have strong opinions…
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How Botflies Invade Their Rodent Hosts and Escape Alive
Watching this horrifying video clip of a botfly emerging from a dead rodent’s body may put you off them for…
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Why This Tiny Tennessee Fish Is on the Brink of Extinction
Native to the streams in the Collins River watershed on the Barrens Plateau, which runs through Cannon, Coffee, Grundy, and…
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What’s Behind the Mysterious Rise in Orca Attacks on Boats
Killer whales are not known for attacking people. The attacks and subsequent deaths that orcas have caused have taken place…
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Raptors 101: The 5 Features That Define Birds of Prey
A comprehensive field study focused on raptors was just launched. Led by the Wildlife Institute of India, the study will…
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What Would Happen If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
Getting rid of mosquitoes might sound like a dream come true—especially to those who’ve endured itchy bites or battled mosquito-borne…
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Why Western Gulls Feed Their Chicks by Regurgitating Fish
As dinner parties go, this will not be the most aesthetic that you’ve ever seen, but take a look at…
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Discover the Biggest Chicken Breeds in the World
While chickens aren’t usually considered “large” animals, some breeds are surprisingly big, ranging from towering roosters to plump hens as…
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Creatures That Can Defeat a Lion
While lions are often considered apex predators, they are not invincible and face threats from those they prey on, as…
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Safe Foods for Hummingbirds
Discover four effective alternatives to sugar water that will attract more hummingbirds to your yard and provide them with essential…
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5 Common Reasons Why Your Dog Keeps Itching
Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out…
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7 Fascinating Facts About Clouded Leopards
One of the most elusive and enigmatic big cats on earth is the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). Its fur is…
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Scientists Discover Ancient Dinosaur Dance Floor in Colorado
If you could travel back in time to the Cretaceous period, between 145 million and 66 million years ago, you…